Florenzi backs Gasperini appointment, targets fourth place for Roma

Borja Mayoral, now at Getafe, has reflected on his time at Roma from 2020 to January 2022 in an interview with Marca. The Spanish striker acknowledged the high-profile names among his former coaches but emphasised the value of learning from all of them. He highlighted Paulo Fonseca's role in giving him early opportunities in European competition and Serie A football during his first season at the Giallorossi, describing it as an excellent campaign. Mayoral also credited Paco López for helping him adapt tactically after arriving from Real Madrid and the Spanish youth system, where the style of play differed significantly. "I always try to learn from every coach," Mayoral said. "Zidane marked me in a particular way because he was the one who really gave me the chance to play with Real Madrid's first team. He believed in me, coming from Castilla, instead of choosing other players like Jesé when it wasn't an easy decision at all. I will always be grateful to him for the trust he placed in me." Mayoral emphasised his approach to extracting lessons from each manager he has worked under throughout his career, regardless of their media profile.

Roma legend Roberto Pruzzo has called for the club to make a high-profile acquisition in the transfer market, while radio pundit Orsi has criticised the window's progress so far. Speaking on Radio Radio, Pruzzo said: "Anyone can sign players for 50 million. Fans expect a coup like Malen. Now I expect the club to raise its level, without taking part in auctions that so far haven't made it look good. The delay on the market risks undermining Gasperini's work." Orsi added that while head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has not yet complained publicly, the lack of arrivals represents a disappointment. "Gasp isn't banging his fist on the table, even though nobody has arrived yet," Orsi said on the same station. "With D'Amico they haven't failed yet, but certainly this situation wasn't expected. A few other targets could have been acquired. At the moment the market is disappointing." The comments reflect growing frustration among Roma's fanbase and observers about the club's sluggish activity in what is a critical window under new manager Gasperini, appointed in 2025.

Roma's transfer market strategy has drawn criticism from former striker Roberto Pruzzo, who says the club must elevate its ambitions in the coming weeks. Speaking on Radio Radio Mattino, Pruzzo remarked that while any club can spend €50 million on players, supporters expect Roma to land a statement signing comparable to Donyell Malen. He stated: "I expect the club to raise the level, without taking part in auctions that so far have not given it a good showing. The delay on the market risks invalidating Gasperini's work." Gasperini took charge this year and is tasked with rebuilding Roma's credentials after a turbulent period. The criticism reflects frustration that, despite the appointment of a highly regarded coach, the transfer window has been underwhelming so far. Fellow radio pundit Nando Orsi echoed similar sentiments, noting that while head coach Gasperini has not yet made forceful demands in the market and no major exits have occurred under his stewardship, the overall market activity falls short of expectations. Orsi stated: "Gasp is not banging his fists on the table, even though no one has arrived yet. With D'Amico they haven't failed yet, but certainly this situation was not expected. A few other targets could have been picked up. For now, the market is disappointing."